Book excerpt: Prisms is a book for every woman, young or old. As women, we matter, we are beautiful, we are brave and we are bold. No matter your backgrounds, beliefs or differences, you will find yourself somewhere in this book. Never forget how important you are in the prism which makes up this world. Your flaws and imperfections make you unique, vibrant and an intricate part of this universal prism. Society can fracture your self-image, but embracing everything about yourself, loving your self and accepting yourself makes this prism of women shine bright. Pick up the pieces of your fractured image to find the prism which radiates from you. The world needs you in it, you are you, you are brave, you are bold.